Recommended Downloads

Backup:

Windows Easy Transfer Companion (copy programs from XP to Vista)
Windows Home Server

Beta Software:

Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate  

Developer tools:

Expression Web
Visual Studio 2005 SP1
Visual Studio 2008
Visual Studio 2010 Beta  

Security:

Windows Defender  

Trial Software:

Microsoft Office 2007 Professional
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise  

Virtual Drives:

Daemon Tools (Virtual CD/DVD)
vfdwin.exe, vfd21-050404 (Virtual Floppy)

Burn CD/DVD .iso

BurnCDCC

Windows Live:

Windows Live Messenger
Windows Live Writer
Windows Live Mail beta
Windows Answers
Windows Live Family Safety beta
Windows Live Alerts beta
Windows Live Hotmail
Windows Live Photo Gallery
Windows Live OneCare
Windows Live Expo
Windows Live for TV beta
Windows Live Product Upload beta
Windows Live Movie Maker